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Modine Family History

Modine Surname Meaning

Swedish: variant of Modén (see Moden).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Modine family from?

You can see how Modine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Modine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Modine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Modine families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Modine's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Modine families in 1911.
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What did your Modine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Modine. 34% of Modine men worked as a Carpenter.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Operator
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%

What Modine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Modine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Modine census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 261 immigration records available for the last name Modine. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 267 military records available for the last name Modine. For the veterans among your Modine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Modine lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Modine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Modine in 1963 was 89, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Modine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Modine ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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